Hope y’all had a great three days off. We forgot that Labor Day was “sought to create a day off for the working citizens” so we worked most of the weekend. We did take a couple of hours to play in the art installations at Saunders Farm. The sculptures were great but we didn’t dress accordingly and paid dearly for that. We went for the opening which was officially rained out, even though it wasn’t raining when we got there. In fact, it was horribly humid and the sun was blaring and we were wearing long pants and it was a hike to get from location to location. Point is, what could’ve been a lovely day turned into a kvetchfest because I can’t stand the heat.

The show runs until October 31st. It’s free. We will go again. On a cooler day. Wear shorts. Bring bug spray. And drinks. Perhaps a picnic. Then it will be awesome!

Got a little more done on our porch. We have to secure the joists, rebuild the floor and support the overhang. Not much fun to talk about. Our karma has come back to bite us in the ass. Oh, the many times we’ve mocked neighbors for taking years to do their exterior projects. I’m sure everyone passing through Beacon is now saying about us “WTF are they doing with that house and what’s taking them so long?” Your day will come. Don’t be so smug.

Labor Day weekend upstate is a yard sale junkie’s paradise. Yes, it is technically “work” for me, but who doesn’t enjoy hitting the yard sales (ok, my husband)? I scored these vinyl and chrome chairs. They’ll be great once cleaned up.

But I bought something that has been on my mind since last Thursday. An American flag. Yee-haw, I’m a patriot now! I’m going to fly it if Barack wins. If God forbid it goes the other way, I’ll fly it at half mast. Stay tuned. I may try to start a “Take back the flag” movement.